Es Ca Marí is the second section from the west of Platja de Migjorn, the long beach that forms the south coast of Formentera. It faces south and is one of the three sections of Migjorn with a sandy seabed. The nearest town is Sant Francesc Xavier.
The beach
Fine sand and a sandy seabed that runs out to sea, which makes Es Ca Marí, Es Arenals and Es Copinar the most popular parts of the coast. The water is shallow and, in summer, usually calm, because the south-facing coast is sheltered from the prevailing winds. It is the section with good hotels and hostels, beach clubs and excellent sand. As on the rest of Migjorn, the shoreline shifts from year to year with the winter currents.
Getting there
By car, take one of the turn-offs south from the main road between Sant Ferran de ses Roques and the climb to La Mola; each section of Migjorn has its own access. By bus, lines L2 (Port La Savina to El Pilar de la Mola) and L7 (the Migjorn coast to Es Pujols and Ses Illetes) both stop at Ca Marí, on the timetable valid from 1 May 2026. By bicycle, ride to Migjorn from Sant Francesc Xavier.
Parking and access rules
Parking is free at the road-access sections of Migjorn. The beach lies in the Platja de Migjorn-Costa de Tramuntana natural area of special interest, not in the Ses Salines natural park, so there is no vehicle fee.
Services
Restaurants, beach clubs and hotels directly behind the sand. The Migjorn coast as a whole offers sunbed rental, water sports and beach bars that stay open in low season, and the beach is adapted for reduced mobility. Nudism is practised along Migjorn.
When to go
Summer, when the south coast is the sheltered side of the island, and late afternoon for the sunset from the beach bars. Hotels behind the sand mean this section is busier than the rocky stretches on either side of it.
Nearby
Es Mal Pas is the section to the west and Es Racó Fondo and Es Còdol Foradat follow to the east, with Es Arenals and Es Copinar at the far end of the coast. The parent beach is Platja de Migjorn. Sant Francesc Xavier is the nearest town and Cala Saona the nearest beach on the west coast.
